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PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 4:34 PM Is Elden Ring Nightreign down? Server status and matchmaking fix explained       May 31, 2025:  We've added a few steps FromSoftware recommends following if you're having trouble with Elden Ring Nightreign matchmaking. Is Elden Ring Nightreign down? It isn't often that you have to check the server status of a FromSoft game, but Nightreign is a different beast completely. While you have the option of taking on the game's many bosses alone, it's a much better experience with friends - but for that to happen, the servers need to be online. Thankfully, if the Elden Ring Nightreign servers are down, you can still jump in solo. As we mentioned in our Elden Ring Nightreign review, the solo experience can feel punishing for those who aren't already experienced with the roguelike game. Here is the Elden Ring Nightreign server status so you can plan your adventure accordingly. Continue reading Is Elden Ring Nightreign down? Server status and matchmaking fix explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring Nightreign review, Elden Ring Nightreign class, Elden Ring Nightreign bosses

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 3:00 PM This VPN is actually malware       A new malware is in circulation that disguises itself as a VPN, bypasses Windows Defender, and enables Winos 4.0 command & control attacks. Anyone who's looking for a new VPN service needs to be vigilant so that they can avoid falling victim to this scam. Continue reading This VPN is actually malware MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:00 PM This is the Steam Deck's biggest problem, and no, it isn't the aging CPU       I love gaming on my Steam Deck, but it's becoming increasingly frustrating to see huge games bypass the handheld all because some anti-cheat software doesn't play nice with Linux. This feeling is renewed following the release of F1 25, a franchise that will be unplayable on the Steam Deck for as long as EA persists with its proprietary anti-cheat software. Despite being the best gaming handheld, there's no doubt that the Steam Deck has its drawbacks. One huge issue is the age of its AMD chip, which contains the CPU and GPU, and is now struggling to keep up with modern triple-A games such as Doom The Dark Ages. Despite this, anti-cheat is the biggest threat to the Steam Deck's dominance, as it's already had a huge impact on the game library. We're also likely to see the Steam Deck 2 eventually released with better hardware, but it won't be able to fix this anti-cheat crisis. Continue reading This is the Steam Deck's biggest problem, and no, it isn't the aging CPU MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 12:07 PM Upcoming French JRPG Edge of Memories has an incredibly unique take on combat       If you've finished with Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and are looking for another French studio's take on the JRPG genre, I've got exactly what you need. I was fortunate enough to go hands on with the upcoming Edge of Memories recently, and the action RPG has some slick combat ideas that make it one to watch. With pedigree from Xenoblade Chronicles X, Nier, Nier Automata, and Chrono Trigger, Edge of Memories can't come soon enough. Continue reading Upcoming French JRPG Edge of Memories has an incredibly unique take on combat MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best JRPGs, Best indie games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, May 31, 2025 5:52 PM Phasmophobia will be getting a sound recorder, evidence revamp, and more with its Chronicle update next month       The next Phasmophobia update, Chronicle, is due out next month with a newly revealed June 24th release date, and developer Kinetic Games have offered up some details on what it calls one of the game's "biggest updates" so far. So, let's have a look at what that entails! The key addition with this update is the arrival of sound evidence, which as you can probably guess is a new haunting paranormal proof type that you'll acquire by using the newly added sound recorder. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, May 31, 2025 4:52 PM Atomfall's first expansion takes you to a wicked new island when it arrives next week       Developer Rebellion Developments revealed a first look at Atomfall's first DLC expansion yesterday. Titled Wicked Isle, it unsurprisingly brings you to an island called Midsummer Island that is, in fact, a bit wicked, but like, in the bad way, not in the something a teen in the 2000s would say about something they like kind of way. Specifically it'll have a bit more of a folk horror vibe to it, which I'm certainly into conceptually. Lots of great folklore in the UK, as long as it's not stepping over frequently trodden upon territory. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:59 PM ZeniMax QA workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft, paving the way for better wages and more       Yesterday, ZeniMax Workers United-CWA, the union made up of more than 300 quality assurance workers at Microsoft via its subsidiary ZeniMax Media, reached a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft. The union was formed back in 2022, and has been bargaining with Microsoft in the intervening years since. Last month, the union was preparing to potentially strike against Microsoft, but now it seems like this may be avoided. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:00 PM Cliffhanger's Black Panther game reportedly would have built upon the famously patented Nemesis System       Earlier this week, EA did the thing they oh so frequently loves to do, which is making a bad decision. This time, it was cancelling Marvel's Black Panther, alongside shutting down the two year old studio that was making it, Cliffhanger Games. As every single announcement like this over the past few years has been, it was an incredibly frustrating one that can't be justified. Now, a new report from Bloomberg has shed a bit of light on why it was cancelled, as well as what the game might have been like. Read more

Siliconera Saturday, May 31, 2025 3:00 PM My Happy Marriage Is the Best Cinderella Story Series       I'm constantly bombarded with ads from manga apps with shojo series, like Emaqi and Manga Plaza, taunting me with a few pages from a Cinderella story series about a black sheep twin or stepsister who meets the best man who recognizes her for the diamond in the rough she is. Some of these types of stories can be great in their own right due to certain takes on the genre, like Bride of the Barrier Master. Now that we're five volumes deep into the My Happy Marriage manga, I keep being reminded how its the superior series when it comes to characters, handling of sensitive topics, and actual relationship development.   Editor's Note: There will be some minor spoilers for early volumes of the My Happy Marriage manga below. The first reason I feel like My Happy Marriage is the superior Cinderella story manga is because the start is exactly that. Miyo Saimori's the elder daughter who is pushed aside in favor of her stepsister due to not possessing a Gift and the marriage between her father and mother being essentially a political one. She's engaged to Kiyoka Kudo, a person with a powerful gift who is also head of the Special Anti-Grotesquerie Unit and rich. He's as close as a prince as we can get in this period piece. Because she's so kind, humble, considerate, and unlike any fiance ever forced on him, he ends up seeing exactly who she is and realizing how special she is. And because this is a manga based on a light novel, there's ample characterization to make him appealing too. Image via Square Enix Also important is how Miyo is depicted throughout My Happy Marriage compared to the Cinderella fairy tale and other shojo manga. Miyo went through hell in her family home. She was abused. Throughout the first two volumes, we see her responses to that. She hides the fact that she has so little clothing and is working to make what she has last. She apologizes too much. She goes out of her way to not cause trouble. Don't make requests. Don't make mistakes. Don't make assumptions. It might almost seem like overkill sometimes to see someone trip over herself so much to keep out of others' ways. However, if you ever were in her position or knew someone who was, it comes across as quite realistic. It isn't like other shojo manga that involves a heroine more quickly getting over years of abuse because now she's got a normal life where she's potentially pampered and loved. She's very much in recovery. I also appreciate that Kiyoka's approach to the situation feels equally realistic. He tries to be patient and kind. He reaches out to her. He sets up gifts in such a way to possibly encourage her accepting them and not feeling guilty about doing so. He has his housekeeper Yurie reach out to her and support her. But at the same time, there are moments in later volumes of the manga in which even he gets frustrated. Which happens! Even if you care about someone, it could be easy to get impatient about the time table for recovery not being what you'd expect.  The fact that Miyo keeps growing throughout My Happy Marriage and her own development as a person isn't sidelined for the sake of the more romantic elements in this shojo manga and immediately resolved Cinderella story is encouraging as well. By the time the fourth volume hits, we're aware of her capabilities. But this isn't a blessing. All gifts are shown to have their own trade-offs, and in her case being untrained is leading to negative experiences that exacerbate her PTSD reflected throughout the story. This means as we lead into the fifth volume, we're hitting a point at which her own character development is going to be prioritized. As a result, I feel like we're seeing her feelings for Kiyoka coming through more clearly and better understanding her own power. I love My Happy Marriage so much, and I'm so glad Square Enix Books picked it up, as the manga ended up being one of the best period piece Cinderella style stories out there. It feels like one of the best written "underdog" tales in a sea of manga about twin sisters who supposedly aren't the gifted ones, but actually are, and end up with a too-good-to-be-true fiance who realizes exactly how amazing they are and fights off their jealous family. Here we see things like PTSD acknowledged. We watch personal growth between characters. Difficulties surrounding supernatural abilities are addressed, so they don't seem all wonderful. Plus the actual relationship between Miyo and Kiyoka feels as though it is developing in as health a manner as it can, given the circumstances. It's a wonderful shojo manga.  Volumes 1-5 of the My Happy Marriage manga adaptation are available via Square Enix, and both seasons of the shojo anime are on Netflix. The post My Happy Marriage Is the Best Cinderella Story Series appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Saturday, May 31, 2025 4:32 PM How to master an instrument in BitLife       For many, it's a lifelong dream to pursue a musical career or become an instrument-playing content creator. Although your options for this in BitLife are limited without the Musician special career pack, you can still master instruments and prove to the world that you're the best there is. How to master an instrument in BitLife To master an instrument in BitLife, create a new character who's at least eight years old before heading into Activities, Mind and Body, and Instruments. From here, you can choose any option you wish before asking your character's parents if you can take some lessons. Reaching mastery requires taking lessons until your newfound skill bar is at max level. Screenshot by Destructoid How you go about this process depends on whether you own Bitizenship or the Musician Special Career pack. If you own both, you can use the tips below to make this process easier: Add the Musician Special Talent to your character in the New Life menu to make instrument mastery easier. Having Bitizen lets you take lessons without watching ads, making the process much quicker. You can take lessons up to three times per in-game year before you stop gaining progress. Don't take more than you need to. Instrument lessons are free when your character is under the age of 18. After reaching adulthood, you can still take lessons, but they'll cost anywhere between $500 to $1,500 per class. Not every instrument will level up at the same rate. While one may progress very slowly per lesson, another might only take a couple of years to advance. Try out a few instruments to find which one fits your character's skills. Sometimes, your character's parents will gift you an instrument after taking your first class. Although you won't progress your skills nearly as quickly, it's a worthwhile alternative later on if your character can't afford classes and needs a couple of years to save up some cash. Screenshot by Destructoid Overall, your goal is to choose an instrument and take lessons every year until its skill bar is completely filled. Filling this bar means your character has mastered the instrument, completing any accompanying challenge tasks that are currently active. One obstacle you might encounter is your character's parents refusing to bring you to your lessons While this won't prevent you from mastering the instrument, it'll force you to wait until your character turns 18. You'll then have to pay for the lessons out of your character's pocket, requiring you to work a part-time job or find other means of making money. It's up to you whether you do this, but it'll overall take much longer than mastering an instrument as a teenager. Occasionally, you'll have challenges that ask for mastery of specific instruments. While the Trailblazing Superstar challenge only asks you to master an instrument, the Rocket Man and Blonde Bombshell challenges require you to master the piano. Although the core strategy is the same, this may require you to recreate your character if their skill progression is slow in the challenge's chosen instrument. Your other option is to challenge your patience by taking a few extra years to master it. The post How to master an instrument in BitLife appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, May 31, 2025 3:45 PM How to complete the Trailblazing Superstar challenge in BitLife       Have you ever had a BitLife character master dancing, playing instruments, and acting? It takes a lot to do all three, but the potential rewards are worth it. Even if you don't get a high-paying job out of it, the progress through BitLife's Trailblazing Superstar challenge is worth the effort. Table of contents BitLife Trailblazing Superstar challenge guide Be born in New York Take acting lessons Become president of the Drama Club Master an instrument Become a choreographer BitLife Trailblazing Superstar challenge guide BitLife's Trailblazing Superstar challenge has five tasks to complete: Be born in New York Become president of the Drama Club Take acting lessons Master an instrument Become a choreographer Although you normally need special career packs to become an actor or musician, you don't need them to take lessons or master an instrument. However, you will need to watch a few ads if you don't own Bitizenship or have any special career packs, so be prepared for that. Be born in New York Our first task of BitLife's Trailblazing Superstar challenge is to create a character born in New York. To do this, pick any gender and name you wish before choosing the United States as your starting country. From here, you'll find New York in the Place menu, allowing you to complete this first task quickly. Screenshot by Destructoid Although it isn't required for this challenge, it's recommended you choose the Musician special talent on the character creation page. That way, it'll be much easier for you to master an instrument later. Taking one acting lesson is much easier than mastering instruments, which is why it's best to avoid the acting special talent in favor of improving your musical skills. From here, you'll have a lot to do throughout your character's early childhood. Here's a quick list of tips to keep in mind: Take acting lessons as soon as possible and continue them through your character's teenage years. Find an instrument your character is skillful with and practice it every year. Visit the gym occasionally to stay athletic and healthy. As a bonus, try creating a character who has high smarts. Having high grades is important for a future task, so starting with favorable smarts stats will help. Having decent looks stats is another bonus, but this isn't nearly as important. Take acting lessons Although the president of the drama club task is next, I recommend knocking out the acting lesson objective first. To do this, age up your character until they turn eight years old, then proceed to Activities, Mind and Body, and Acting Lessons. Screenshot by Destructoid Once your character is old enough to take acting classes, choose the option to ask your character's parents for lessons. If they say no, you can wait until they reach adulthood or create a new character and try again. Either way, taking one lesson will complete this task, but you'll want to continue taking them to make the next one easier. You'll also find the Instruments menu in this same category. Keep this in mind for a future task. Become president of the Drama Club Now that you have your character set up for success, age up until they enter middle school. You now have access to school clubs, which you can access by selecting School, Middle School, and Activities. Scroll through your options until you spot the Drama Club. You'll need to repeat this once more after entering high school. Screenshot by Destructoid Although joining the drama club only requires having high grades, you'll need high acting skills to become president. You don't need to max out your grades, but the bar should be around 70 percent full. In most cases, this is all you need to join. However, you'll need to have high acting skills—close to mastery, just to be safe—to become president. Age up, take acting lessons every year, rejoin the club once your character enters high school, and keep your grades up to eventually become president. Master an instrument Early in your character's life, you unlocked access to the Instruments menu, letting you try out different musical instruments in an attempt to master one. If you haven't tried any yet, now's a great time to. You can find this menu by heading into Activities, Mind and Body, and Instruments. The instrument lessons you take will depend on your character's skills. Ideally, you want to find an instrument that your character is proficient in from the get-go so you can master it quickly. Mastering it requires maxing your skill bar in your chosen instrument, so keep taking lessons every year until this happens to knock out the task. Become a choreographer Your last task of BitLife's Trailblazing Superstar challenge is to become a choreographer. To do this, enrol into university and pick Dance as your major. If it doesn't appear right away, age up or close and reopen your BitLife app. You can also use the Golden Diploma to get the degree instantly if you've bought the item from the game's marketplace. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you graduate from university, search through your full-time job list until you see Jr. Choreographer. Like before, you may need to close and reopen the app if you don't see this option right away. Since you have a university degree, you just need to apply for the position and pass the interview to land the job and finish this final task. You'll complete BitLife's Trailblazing Superstar challenge after becoming president of your school's drama club, mastering an instrument, and becoming a choreographer. Finishing the challenge lets you choose from one of four random prize boxes, rewarding you with a cosmetic item to use in future playthroughs. The post How to complete the Trailblazing Superstar challenge in BitLife appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, May 31, 2025 2:34 PM How to unlock the Smart Cover skill in The Division 2       The Smart Cover skill has made its return to The Division 2, and it's an extremely effective one to unlock. The seventh year of the content marked the launch of the Battle for Brooklyn DLC, and the new skill is part of it. You can unlock it by simply playing the game, and this guide will highlight all the steps to do so. This is the first time since Division 1 that Ubisoft has introduced Smart Cover to the sequel, and it comes with two variants. How to get the Smart Cover skill in The Division 2 First, get the Battle for Brooklyn DLC, which has to be purchased separately (or as part of the new Ultimate Edition). You'll then have to travel to the Brooklyn region, where you'll be able to access the fresh set of missions. The opening quest begins with you taking on the Cleaners, which gives you access to the Bridges HQ. Image via Ubisoft Keep completing the missions until you start the H5 Refinery quest. This mission requires you to blow up the refinery, and you'll then receive a call from Theo telling you that the Bridges HQ is being attacked. Clear all the enemies attacking the headquarters and head inside to start a cutscene. Once the cutscene is over, you'll have unlocked the Smart Cover skill. You can then equip this skill from the selection menu. Smart Cover skill stats in The Division 2 The Smart Cover skill has two variants: Fortified and Precision. The two variants are perfect for different playstyles: Fortified enhances your survivability, while Precision increases your damage potential. Here are the detailed stats for both variants. Fortified Radius: 8.8 meters Cooldown: 32.1 seconds Duration: 45 seconds Bonus Armor: +60% Explosive Resistance: +15% Pulse Resistance: +15% Skill Health: 1.33m HP Precision Radius: 6.6 meters Cooldown: 32.1 seconds Duration: 45 seconds Weapon Handling: +40% Damage to Targets Out of Cover: +17% Skill Health: 1.33m HP The post How to unlock the Smart Cover skill in The Division 2 appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:42 PM Best players to use in EA FC 25 Fata Morgana Evolution       The Fata Morgana Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and it's the latest paid evolution to make its way to Ultimate Team. If you have got 150,000 coins to spare, you can invest in this evolution to upgrade one of your lower-rated items. The boosts include stat upgrades, new playstyles, and roles, and they're certainly worth your coins. This guide will help you make the best decision in terms of which card to use. Table of contents EA FC 25 Fata Morgana Evolution requirements EA FC 25 Fata Morgana Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Fata Morgana Evolution EA FC 25 Fata Morgana Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the Fata Morgana Evolution in EA FC 25. Overall Max. 92 Position RW Max PS 10 Max PS+ 3 Dribbling Max. 98 EA FC 25 Fata Morgana Evolution upgrades There are three levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements. Level 1 upgrades Rarity In-Progress Evolution WF +3 ★ PlayStyle+ Rapid (^3) PlayStyle Incisive Pass (^9) Overall +5 (^94) Passing +3 (^90) Pace +20 Level 2 upgrades SM +1 ★ (^4) Role++ RW Inside Forward++ PlayStyle+ Pinged Pass (^3) PlayStyle Technical (^9) Overall +5 (^94) Shooting +3 (^90) Level 3 upgrades Rarity TOTS Evolution SM +1 ★ (^4) Role++ RW Winger++ PlayStyle+ Low Driven Shot (^3) Dribbling +5 (^92) Pace +20 Level 1 upgrade conditions Play three matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Level 2 upgrade conditions Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Level 3 upgrade conditions Win one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Best players to use in Fata Morgana Evolution Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. Nicolo Zaniolo Fantasy FC Phil Foden TOTY Honorable Mentions Bradley Barcola Future Stars Gareth Bale TOTY Icon Jairzinho Thunderstruck Icon David Beckham Thunderstruck Icon Arda Guler Showdown Maghnes Akliouche TOTS Antoine Griezmann NumeroFUT Your club's evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad. The post Best players to use in EA FC 25 Fata Morgana Evolution appeared first on Destructoid.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, May 31, 2025 5:24 PM Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sales Surpass 3.3 Million Units in 33 Days       The game sold two million units in under two weeks.  The post Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sales Surpass 3.3 Million Units in 33 Days appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, May 31, 2025 5:02 PM SEGA Football Club Champions 2025 Announced For PC and Consoles       A trailer was also released. The post SEGA Football Club Champions 2025 Announced For PC and Consoles appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, May 31, 2025 4:28 PM MultiVersus Delisted, Servers Shut Down       Announced back in January. The post MultiVersus Delisted, Servers Shut Down appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

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Kotaku Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:30 AM Yes, You Can Change Outfits In Nightreign, But Not At First       The original Elden Ring allowed you to create a character and deck them out in any number of unique pieces of armor to truly show off your fashion skills. However, multiplayer spin-off Nightreign features fixed character classes and progress that resets after every run, so you won't be finding any sick armor to wear… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:20 AM Is Nightreign Solo Play Really Impossible?       Elden Ring Nightreign is a tough-as-nails game that blends the beloved roguelike and soulslike genres into something fans of both should find appealing. However, unlike most games in either genre, this one's inherently designed around working together in a group of three. So, you may be wondering if you can strike out… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:10 AM Be Sure To Bring Fire To The Fight Against Caligo In Nightreign       In Elden Ring Nightreign, you'll face off against difficult bosses called Nightlords. These appear on Day Three, after you've spent the first two days preparing. They're your final challenge before completing your expedition. Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 AM How To Defeat Fulghor, One Of Nightreign's Most Devastating Bosses       Elden Ring Nightreign has plenty of hard boss fights, with some harder than others. And there's one particular boss that you're more than likely to have some trouble with. It's called Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow. Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 AM Kotaku's Best Game Tips For The Week May 31, 2025       If you're stuck on a tricky boss fight or a challenging puzzle, or just want to make the most of your time with a new release, we've got you covered. Here are some of the tips we found most helpful this week. Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 AM Kotaku's Biggest Gaming Culture News For The Week May 31, 2025       From mergers to memes, the landscape of interactive entertainment is always in motion. Here's your cheat sheet for the week's most important stories in gaming. Read more...

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:00 PM This is the Steam Deck's biggest problem, and no, it isn't the aging CPU       I love gaming on my Steam Deck, but it's becoming increasingly frustrating to see huge games bypass the handheld all because some anti-cheat software doesn't play nice with Linux. This feeling is renewed following the release of F1 25, a franchise that will be unplayable on the Steam Deck for as long as EA persists with its proprietary anti-cheat software. Despite being the best gaming handheld, there's no doubt that the Steam Deck has its drawbacks. One huge issue is the age of its AMD chip, which contains the CPU and GPU, and is now struggling to keep up with modern triple-A games such as Doom The Dark Ages. Despite this, anti-cheat is the biggest threat to the Steam Deck's dominance, as it's already had a huge impact on the game library. We're also likely to see the Steam Deck 2 eventually released with better hardware, but it won't be able to fix this anti-cheat crisis. Continue reading This is the Steam Deck's biggest problem, and no, it isn't the aging CPU MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 12:07 PM Upcoming French JRPG Edge of Memories has an incredibly unique take on combat       If you've finished with Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and are looking for another French studio's take on the JRPG genre, I've got exactly what you need. I was fortunate enough to go hands on with the upcoming Edge of Memories recently, and the action RPG has some slick combat ideas that make it one to watch. With pedigree from Xenoblade Chronicles X, Nier, Nier Automata, and Chrono Trigger, Edge of Memories can't come soon enough. Continue reading Upcoming French JRPG Edge of Memories has an incredibly unique take on combat MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best JRPGs, Best indie games

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:22 AM SpongeBob Tower Defense codes May 2025       May 31, 2025: One new SpongeBob Tower Defense code is in for UPD 22. What are the new SpongeBob Tower Defense codes? Bikini Bottom is in danger and only the sub-aquatic city's goofiest goobers can protect it. From SpongeGar to double Krabby Pattied-up Squidward, there's a wild cast of characters that can be called upon to aid the defense effort. Of course, these iconic faces come at a cost, requiring you to cough up Gems and Magic Conches to partake in the Roblox game's gacha system. Fortunately, the SpongeBob Tower Defense codes often reward you with these precious materials, so load up Roblox, dive into Bikini Bottom, and use the following codes to keep it safe. Continue reading SpongeBob Tower Defense codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:05 AM Arise Crossover codes May 2025       May 31, 2025: There's a new Anime Crossover code in to celebrate the release of World 2. Want the latest Arise Crossover codes? If you're short on cash, gems, boosts, and more, these promo codes for the latest Solo Leveling-inspired Roblox simulator will keep you grinding long into the evening. In this action RPG, you must go on a journey to become the strongest warrior in the land to rid the world of evil. If you're like us, you most likely play different Roblox games every day, so we highly recommend checking out our Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, or Anime Rangers X codes guides. We check well over 100 of the most popular Roblox games for new codes every week, ensuring there's always a steady stream of freebies to consume while you wait for your favorites to update. Continue reading Arise Crossover codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

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PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:53 AM Fisch codes May 2025       May 31, 2025: We've cast our line in the hopes of finding new Fisch codes for the Friendly Waters update. What are the new Fisch codes? Promising the pinnacle of exploration and progression on Roblox, Fisch gets even better when you use the latest working codes for free rewards. After launching in mid-2024, the Stardew-inspired fishing game has become a juggernaut, amassing tens of millions of visits. Just like when using Fishing Simulator codes, getting extra items or currency will make the Roblox angling experience far easier since you'll be able to access or buy upgrades much faster. That's even the case when trying out Meme Sea codes, too. This quick and easy Fisch guide will tell you about all the free rewards you can get so far. Continue reading Fisch codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:42 AM Grow a Garden pet tier list - best pets and egg       May 31, 2025: We've added the new Grow a Garden Bizzy Bees pets to the tier list in largely preliminary slots. What's the Grow a Garden pet tier list? With an ever-increasing number of pets and wild animals have roaming your garden, it makes sense to question the best use of pet slots and which eggs to shell out your shackles on. Need a free seed pack to use alongside the pets you have roaming around in the biggest Roblox game ever? Check out all of the Grow a Garden codes. And after you sow your seeds, get a head start in other popular Roblox titles with the latest Blue Lock Rivals codes or Climb and Jump codes. For more help in making money in Grow a Garden, check out our Grow a Garden values list. Continue reading Grow a Garden pet tier list - best pets and egg MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:44 AM Grow a Garden seeds tier list - best plants to buy, grow, and trade       May 31, 2025: We've added the new Grow a Garden seeds from the Bizzy Bees update below. We'll sort them into tiers soon. What's the Grow a Garden seeds tier list? Although the rotating stock system on the biggest Roblox game around will always play a major role in your purchasing decisions, it's worth keeping a few things in mind when deciding how best to spend your hard-earned sheckles. Our ranking of the best Grow a Garden plants can help. Need a sampler? Grab a free seed pack or two with these Grow a Garden codes. And if you're new to the biggest Roblox game ever, you might want to know what the big deal was with the Grow a Garden Chicken Jockey homage. Looking to play something else while your garden grows? Blue Lock Rivals codes or Climb and Jump codes are both popular right now, too. Continue reading Grow a Garden seeds tier list - best plants to buy, grow, and trade MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:35 AM Hell is Us is a bold rework of the open-world formula, and I hope it pays off       I adore sci-fi worlds. Control's The Oldest House. Death Stranding's United Cities of America. Fallout New Vegas' glowing cityscape. Blending the otherworldly with the familiar appeals to me in a way I can't quite describe, and the upcoming Hell is Us does that in spades. Supernatural horrors meld into a state at war with itself, creating a hauntingly beautiful environment where player-driven exploration takes center stage. After spending a few hours going hands-on with Rogue Factor's latest, it's safe to say that I came away impressed. Hell is Us could well be a bold open-world experience if it can stick the landing. Continue reading Hell is Us is a bold rework of the open-world formula, and I hope it pays off

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:03 AM Brainrot Evolution codes May 2025       May 31, 2025: A new Brainrot Evolution update means a renewed search for new codes. Want new Brainrot Evolution codes? We can help you keep up your dependency on the latest and greatest memes out there. Get free EXP Potions, coins, gems, and everything else you might need to evolve your favorite brainrot character with the latest codes. If you're on the lookout for other Roblox adventures, check out the latest codes for other huge games on the platform. We're always hunting for new Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Meme Sea codes. We have well over 100 Roblox games we're always keeping a watchful eye on to ensure we have the latest freebies ready to go. Continue reading Brainrot Evolution codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:40 AM Grow a Garden codes May 2025       May 31, 2025: With the patch now live, we're busy looking for new Grow a Garden codes for the Bizzy Bees update. What's the complete list of Grow a Garden codes? Since it is potentially the biggest Roblox game of all time in terms of active players, you'll definitely want new codes for Grow a Garden to help, well… grow your garden! Get loads of free seed packs and other boosts by redeeming each new code before it expires. Given it's an AFK type game—and by that we mean your garden continues to grow while you're offline—it makes sense to turn your attention to other Roblox games while your plants mature. For freebies elsewhere, look to our guides on King Legacy codes, Climb and Jump codes, and maybe even Basketball Legends codes if you're the sporty type. Continue reading Grow a Garden codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:20 AM Basketball Zero codes May 2025       May 31, 2025: We have a couple new Basketball Zero codes this weekend. What are the new Basketball Zero codes? Stemming from a collaboration with the original owner of smash-hit Roblox sports game Blue Lock Rivals, the legendary developer is now letting you shoot hoops with anime icons big and small. If Roblox is your main source of play, do consider checking out our Blue Lock Rivals codes, Volleyball Legends codes, or Anime Rangers X codes guides. We check more than 100 of the most popular Roblox games for new codes constantly, helping to ensure there's always a steady stream of freebies to grab while you wait for your favorite titles to update. Continue reading Basketball Zero codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:49 AM Grow a Garden mutations - best mutations, multipliers, and how to get them       May 31, 2025 We've added the multiplier and triggers for the Pollinated, Honey Glazed, and Void Touched mutations introduced with the Bizzy Bees Grow a Garden update. What are the best Grow a Garden mutations? Whether you want to build a garden that's perfect to show off to friends, or one that's designed to just make money, there are Grow a Garden mutations you'll want, others you'll want to avoid, and you'll need to know the effects one mutation might have when paired with another. Since Grow a Garden works while you're not even playing, check out the best Roblox games around for something else to play while things grow. If you're open to quick recommendations of the biggest games around, check out the latest Blox Fruits codes or Blue Lock Rivals codes. Of course, be sure to check for new Grow a Garden codes, too. Continue reading Grow a Garden mutations - best mutations, multipliers, and how to get them

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:06 AM Overwatch 2 Stadium's matchmaking and builds are about to vastly improve       Now that Overwatch 2 Stadium has been here for a few weeks, Blizzard is outlining its plans for the immensely popular game mode's future. The team has been listening to community feedback since the round-based alternative launched, and is already outlining the changes coming in Season 17 and beyond that'll overhaul the experience. You can expect matchmaking improvements, more changes to stop Freja from dominating, new build features, and an unranked mode. Stadium's here for the long haul, and I for one can't wait to see how Blizzard keeps iterating on it. Continue reading Overwatch 2 Stadium's matchmaking and builds are about to vastly improve MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 AM Brutal Fear-style FPS Trepang2 gets a huge discount for a short time       For those who don't remember or have never heard of it, the Fear series of games was something unique in the market. These Psychological horror titles put you in the role of a new army recruit with superpower-they were a unique blend of action game tropes with Japanese-inspired scares. While the series is in a deep coma right now, its influence can be felt very clearly in Trepang2, a spiritual successor, in all of the chaotic ways you'd hope. Sound enticing? Well, you can grab it at a ridiculously low price right now, to the point it feels like stealing. Continue reading Brutal Fear-style FPS Trepang2 gets a huge discount for a short time MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best FPS games, Best PC Classics

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:38 AM Roman city builder Pompeii The Legacy now has a full demo, with upgrades coming       Pompeii: The Legacy is easily one of my most anticipated games of 2025. It combines my love for ancient history and city builders into something new, where you take control of the once-doomed Roman town of Pompeii and give it entirely new life. While Cities Skylines 2 and Civilization 7 keep being improved, Pompeii: The Legacy is shaping up to be a true contender to the strategy throne. With a temporary playtest earlier this year, you can finally dive into Pompeii's all-new demo, which developer Siscia Games has plans to keep improving. Continue reading Roman city builder Pompeii The Legacy now has a full demo, with upgrades coming MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best city building games, Best simulation games

PCGamesN Saturday, May 31, 2025 6:09 AM New Elden Ring Nightreign mod already adds two-player co-op to the game       While you can play Elden Ring Nightreign solo, Fromsoftware designed it as a three-player co-op experience. You're supposed to squad up with friends or randoms online and drop into the land of Limveld, working together to get stronger before taking on one of the eight Nightlords and coming out victorious. If you were hoping to play as a duo, however, you can't. That is, until now, as one of the most prolific Elden Ring and Dark Souls modders around has dropped an alpha version of a Nightreign two-player co-op mod, meaning you don't have to wait for a third wheel to join your game. Continue reading New Elden Ring Nightreign mod already adds two-player co-op to the game MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring Nightreign review, Elden Ring Nightreign class, Elden Ring Nightreign bosses

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:59 PM ZeniMax QA workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft, paving the way for better wages and more       Yesterday, ZeniMax Workers United-CWA, the union made up of more than 300 quality assurance workers at Microsoft via its subsidiary ZeniMax Media, reached a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft. The union was formed back in 2022, and has been bargaining with Microsoft in the intervening years since. Last month, the union was preparing to potentially strike against Microsoft, but now it seems like this may be avoided. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:00 PM Cliffhanger's Black Panther game reportedly would have built upon the famously patented Nemesis System       Earlier this week, EA did the thing they oh so frequently loves to do, which is making a bad decision. This time, it was cancelling Marvel's Black Panther, alongside shutting down the two year old studio that was making it, Cliffhanger Games. As every single announcement like this over the past few years has been, it was an incredibly frustrating one that can't be justified. Now, a new report from Bloomberg has shed a bit of light on why it was cancelled, as well as what the game might have been like. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:58 AM While you wait for an official update, Elden Ring Nightreign already has a two-player co-op mod       Elden Ring Nightreign is, to the surprise of no one, off to a bit of a flying start (even if not everyone is completely in love with it just yet). I have no intention of diving into it just yet, in part because the solo experience doesn't interest me all that much, and I don't really want to be matched up with two other randos that would surely abandon me the moment I forget what my character can do. There isn't a duos option either, the thing I'm actually after, something that was a bit forgotten about during development, but might be coming further down the line. The power of modding always comes through however, as despite only launching yesterday, there's already a seamless co-op mod that allows for duos. Read more

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Siliconera Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 AM Bocchi the Rock Side Story Manga Is Great for Kikuri Hiroi Fans       Kikuri Hiroi can be one of those scene-stealing characters in both the Bocchi the Rock anime and manga adaptations. While the series tends to focus on Kessoku Band members like Hitori, Ikuyo, Nijika, and Ryo, this funny and flawed supporting cast member with moments of depth is a standout too. Though since she is an alcoholic and has plenty of vices, the enjoyment someone gets out of the Bocchi the Rock! Side Story: Kikuri Hiroi's Heavy-Drinking Diary spin-off manga will vary depending on how much you like her and the original series. Editors Note: There will be some mild spoilers for early parts of volume 1 of the Bocchi the Rock! Side Story: Kikuri Hiroi's Heavy-Drinking Diary manga.  While the original Bocchi the Rock is a four-koma series that gradually builds on the story of Kessoku band in strips that also can sometimes stand on their own, the Bocchi the Rock! Side Story: Kikuri Hiroi's Heavy-Drinking Diary side story manga follows a more traditional format as it looks at Sick Hack's singer and bass player. While it starts by bringing up Kikuri's talents and how adept bandmates Eliza Shimizu and Shima Iwashita are, it also quickly establishes she is no angel and shows a copy trying to reason with her when she's in a full drunken "incorrigible alcoholic"moment.  Image via Yen Press It's a stark introduction to two facets of her personality, and the first chapter continues to emphasize that. She gets so drunk after a sold-out Yokohama Arena show that she winds up blackout drunk in Kanazawa. While Eliza and Shima clearly respect her talents enough to perform and be in Sick Hack with her, neither is going to come and pick her up and they also definitely knew she probably wouldn't make the fireworks show they were going to go to. People in the bar she winds up in think she's exaggerating about her indie band being popular and talents, due to the fact she walks in drunk and keeps drinking. But then actual fans recognize her, ask to meet her, and verify her story. Kikuri gets carried away and offers to cover folks' tabs, blowing through her money and winding up alone and broke at a shrine with a stray cat and huge bottle of cheap booze.  What I appreciate is that Bocchi the Rock! Side Story: Kikuri Hiroi's Heavy-Drinking Diary sort of feels like a different type of slice-of-life manga. It's still going through an indie rocker's daily life. We get a different perspective. But it doesn't lock the story into a comedic or dramatic tone, and it establishes that from the outset. Because while this chapter starts out funny, as we see her deal with her drunkenness, not being able to convince people for a ride, and come to terms with spending almost all of her money as she's carried away on fan adoration, that quickly turns darker. By the end of the chapter, she's entered her infamous Spiral of Happiness, which sees her dealing with any discomfort or pain by getting so drunk that she gets "happy" and numb.  And we see this continue throughout this spin-off. Kikuri reaches a high point, usually a performance of sorts or something dealing with her talents resulting in a win for Sick Hack or her personally. But then something happens to swiftly bring her down. It could be recklessly spending money that could have supported her for a month or longer. Maybe it's getting so carried away in the moment that she trashes expensive equipment that belonged to a club. While we see people around her, such as Eliza and even Shima, do care in their own ways and offer different sorts of supports, there's a constant cycle that makes it both occasionally amusing and a fascinating analysis of her as a character. However, because Kikuri is a drunk, I could see it being painful or difficult for some people to read, especially when it can seem like she isn't thinking about consequences or considering others. So if someone really likes the original series or is interested in the character, I feel like the Bocchi the Rock! Side Story: Kikuri Hiroi's Heavy-Drinking Diary manga can be interesting supplemental reading. But if someone has experiencing being in a role like Shima or being around someone like that, I think it might be a difficult read. Especially when moments come up when Kikuri or other people do get serious. Volume 1 of Bocchi the Rock! Side Story: Kikuri Hiroi's Heavy-Drinking Diary is available now, and Yen Press will release volume 2 of the manga on September 23, 2025. The company also handles the Bocchi the Rock manga. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll. The post Bocchi the Rock Side Story Manga Is Great for Kikuri Hiroi Fans appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Saturday, May 31, 2025 6:32 AM What is the leave penalty in Elden Ring Nightreign?       Elden Ring Nightreign is plenty of fun when played with your friends or random strangers, but deserting your team early will result in some serious penalties. Things can quickly get pretty difficult on an Expedition, especially if you don't focus on the basics. As a result, your Expeditions can quickly propel you in a direction different from your imagination, but that doesn't mean that you can simply rage quit. You can do so if you want, but it will attract penalties. Elden Ring Nightreign leave penalty explained You'll be hit with a matchmaking penalty every time you leave an Expedition early. This penalty will prevent you from joining a new Expedition immediately, as you'll have to wait for the cooldown to be over. If you experience a technical glitch or a crash, you won't be hit with an immediate penalty. You'll be given a warning before heading back to the Roundtable Hold. Any items and rewards obtained on your run will be automatically forfeited. However, you'll be able to join a fresh Expedition with your fellow players immediately. Screenshot by Destructoid Based on the community, matchmaking penalties are applied if players rage frequently. The cooldowns start from 10 minutes, and repeat offenses will increase the cooldown. The penalties are also applicable if you leave your group after someone else has left first. If your team is down by a player, you and your partner should grind it out and do as well as possible on your run. That way, you'll be able to avoid the penalty and get the rewards. Once you've been banned, you can choose to continue playing solo in offline mode, but sitting out the cooldown is the only alternative. The matchmaking penalty is pretty rigid, and you miss out on all the rewards. Hence, it's better to just stick it out against a tough boss, irrespective of whether you're closer to success or failure. The post What is the leave penalty in Elden Ring Nightreign? appeared first on Destructoid.

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